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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject: sportage tire carriers |
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so i got my wheels turning in my head about bumper and tire carriers for my syncro, front and rear 2" receiver to carry dirt bike trays.
i am looking for a picture of a KIA sportage swing out tire carrier (and hi lift jack mount) installed on a syncro, where does the tire land (middle, off to the side--etc) so i can tell if i will have clearance problems with a dirt bike handle bars. I'm thinking instead of mounting it to the weak sheet metal to make an "upright" from the bumper for it to hinge on.
so--anyone got a pic? |
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kd4yor Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2008 Posts: 280 Location: Atlanta, GA
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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didnt see anything there |
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kd4yor Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2008 Posts: 280 Location: Atlanta, GA
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FNGRUVN Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2007 Posts: 2237 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Rocky Mountain Westy has a really nice rear bumper/tire carrier. It comes with a 2" receiver and the tire is centered I believe. _________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin |
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Herr Motorspiele Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2007 Posts: 438
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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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I picked up one of these today at the junkyard (Kia tire carrier) and was also looking for pics or tips on adapting it. I've read this can fit with a little work so anyone have more info? A quick test once I got home looked like the lower body mount would need some major cutting, the upper not so much.
Also saw a Honda Passport rear carrier that looked like it might work. Anyone tried those?
I know about the Pathfinder model but I really want it to swing out on the drivers side.
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K58 Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2006 Posts: 1173 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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FNGRUVN wrote: |
Rocky Mountain Westy has a really nice rear bumper/tire carrier. It comes with a 2" receiver and the tire is centered I believe. |
The idea here is cheap, most likely used with minimal rust from a salvage yard. Not for the high end, fat wallet, syncro crowd |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:53 am Post subject: |
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??? Who needs a spare tire carrier other than us " high end, fat wallet, syncro crowd"?. Are you seriously considering putting one on a 2wd?
I had a parthfinder tire carrier and decided that it wasn't worth all the mods needed to make it work the way I wanted it to. I have a welder and the time/skills but it still looked like it would be too much work to shorten it and mod the mounting position to be above the taillight and not too high in the rear window. The pathfinder tire carrier is a tank also and is hard to deal with even in the stock configuration on a pathfinder. I gave up looking for a sportage carrier and bought a proven design that works without problems because I have a fat wallet(not really)- Gary Lee spare tire carrier. |
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Here's the link for the Pathfinder carrier discussion. I considered doing this, but I'd have to move everything around in my garage to account for the added length of the Vanagon with a rear carrier:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=343917&highlight=pathfinder
Hope that helps! _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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VisPacem Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2007 Posts: 1143 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: sportage tire carriers |
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mblotz wrote: |
so i got my wheels turning in my head about bumper and tire carriers for my syncro, front and rear 2" receiver to carry dirt bike trays.
i am looking for a picture of a KIA sportage swing out tire carrier (and hi lift jack mount) installed on a syncro, where does the tire land (middle, off to the side--etc) so i can tell if i will have clearance problems with a dirt bike handle bars. I'm thinking instead of mounting it to the weak sheet metal to make an "upright" from the bumper for it to hinge on.
so--anyone got a pic? |
I do need to relocate my spare wheel. After reviewing all the fancy pants weekend warrior type options I am considering "donut" behind the driver's seat.
You may want thing about that' _________________ LG aka VisPacemPB, *The* party Pooper
No Regrets (Nothing to do with Vanagons) |
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Vispacem, donut is very bad news for the syncro crowd, there is a reaosn you should NEVEr buy an AWD car with mismatched tires.
I was at my local autoparts salvage today for something else, when i spy'd a row of sportages, so i brought home a complete tire carrier for the price of $35 even though i have kind of rethought the plan lately. for $35 at least i have it and will adapt it eventually---ill report back |
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VisPacem Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2007 Posts: 1143 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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mblotz wrote: |
Vispacem, donut is very bad news for the syncro crowd, there is a reaosn you should NEVEr buy an AWD car with mismatched tires.
I was at my local autoparts salvage today for something else, when i spy'd a row of sportages, so i brought home a complete tire carrier for the price of $35 even though i have kind of rethought the plan lately. for $35 at least i have it and will adapt it eventually---ill report back |
Hello M.
Yes I do fully agree that AWD vehicles **should** have matched tyres and wheels front and back.
I would be very interested in your solution and thank you for the forthcoming details.
nb. I sold my Syncro time ago and now swing the ores on a 2WD Wolfie*
* Just for those interested, --not you M., as a note of no importance to me, Yessss Sirrrrrr, a genuine, authentic, blue blood oops I meant Blue Star Woooolsfburg not one of them plebeian would be Wolfie conversion mind you and it is most likely worth zillions of rupies and my mom would be soooo proud of her son.
ouaaaffff ouaaafff ouaaaffffff _________________ LG aka VisPacemPB, *The* party Pooper
No Regrets (Nothing to do with Vanagons) |
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youremyboyblue Samba Member
Joined: December 01, 2009 Posts: 38 Location: whereever my tdi syncro will take me!
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:14 am Post subject: pictures? |
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again, does anyone have pics of this mod? i've searched and only one poster attempted to post pics but, they did so externally and the pics are no longer available.
if anyone has done this and could take a few pics/post to the samba and/or discuss the challenges faced when mounting one of these OR point me someplace, i'd appreciate it.
i had been holding off on my wheel upgrade because i don't have the budget for the spendy (very nice) gary lee model. now i've come to my senses and am trying to decide between the pathfinder and the sportage (don't much care for the bronco). however, i'm leaning toward the sportage as, it looks like it has the perfect spot for a fuel can holder in between the tire and the hinge and i'd prefer it to open on the drivers side.
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funagon Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2006 Posts: 1308 Location: SLC, UT
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Herr Motorspiele Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2007 Posts: 438
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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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I still haven't attempted this either and my Kia carrier is still sitting in the shop. I also picked up a pathfinder and a passport tire carrier for options and ideas. I like the passport model but it's very heavy and would take a lot of work. Pathfinder is ok but I really want it on the drivers side and a little shorter in length. If anyone is interested in either of those PM me.
To the OP this might help: http://mtsoprisventures.shutterfly.com/pictures/72
I was hoping to refer to the pics/post you mentioned too since I recall more detailed pics of the brackets and latch. Maybe he's watching?...
Slightly OT but I've been considering the gary lee ladder with spare tire option like this: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/ladder.htm
Cheaper than his swing out model, which is $weet, but this isn't permanent which is sort of cool too. Anyone out there have one of these? |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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mblotz Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2004 Posts: 296 Location: D-town, at base of the rocky's
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:13 am Post subject: |
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I still havent done this mod, kind of rethought my needs. I'm probably gonna stuff my 215/75/15 in the clam shell area just to keep weight distribution even (I plan on a 240lb Dirt bike rear and 160lb Dirt bike front). BUT, i plan on using my sportage carrier i already have still for a cargo type carrier, fuel can/cooler etc. my idea will be easily detachable/changeable for the needs of that particular trip (with dirt bike=fuel can, camping=cooler/cook surface)
I just need to find the time--anyone have any of that they can give me? |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6247 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:17 am Post subject: |
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How about just a small trailer? That's a lot of weight to carry around on the van. A trailer might be better for two motorcycles, coolers, gas cans and such. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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youremyboyblue Samba Member
Joined: December 01, 2009 Posts: 38 Location: whereever my tdi syncro will take me!
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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Danke Herr Motorspiele!
i'm pretty sure i found these as well but, would much prefer more pics and/or a write up. the more informed we all are, the better our projects come out. some additional concerns i'd like to get a handle on:
-internal backing support. were washers used or some molded brace?
-the latch and hatch brace
-whether or not the wheel is centered to the hatch
-how it stays open when open
what i don't understand is that whether a sportage carrier is used or a bronco/pathfinder/passport/<whatever>, why aren't most people simply mimicking gary lee's mounting? this seems to be pretty bomber with smaller unsightly holes in our dear vanagons. it ought not be too hard to create these mounting brackets for whatever application comes up. whereas, the only thing that would change is the placement of the lower anchor. i'm going to start barking up this tree ...
so herr motorspiele, what's your plan to mount? btw, i've considered the ladder as an option as well but, i've opted against as, for me, it would require heavy duty hatch struts too since, i like the idea of gas can carrier as well. |
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Herr Motorspiele Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I was hoping to use those pics when I started too, oh well.
-I'd go with some thick flat stock backing plates instead of washers.
-I think he used some square stock to bring the latch farther out from the body, mounted to the left of the license plate.
-Can't remember if it was centered or stayed open.
Regarding Gary's design, I'm sure it's bomber and it probably took a lot of tweaking to get it that refined. If that's your approach make a template out of cardboard then cut it out of sheet metal.
I think the trick for the loaded ladder isn't stronger struts but those PVC prop tubes. |
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